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College Area
  • Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
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Neighborhood

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

College Area is a neighborhood in San Diego, California with a population of 23,327. College Area is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in College Area offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In College Area there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in College Area and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in College Area are highly rated.

About

About College Area...
Population
23,327

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$615,668
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,777
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%
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College Area Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    62.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    132.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    495.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    594.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$70,031
National
$69,021
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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